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George Antrim was transported on the Sir George Seymour, departing 4th Nov 1844 and arriving 27th Feb 1845 with 345 passengers.
Built c 1840. Wood ship of 580 Tons. THE 'EXILES' PER SIR GEORGE SEYMOUR'. The accounts given in the Hobart Town papers of the conduct, during the voyage, of the "Exiles" by the above ship, and of the cleanliness which pervaded the vessel on her arrival, are very flattering to all those concerned. The annexed is from the COURIER, of the 4th instant: 'The men, too, are of a very superior order, and the greatest credit is due to Dr. Hampton, the Surgeon-Superintendent, for the excellent arrangements which are discoverable in their comfort and classification. The vessel proceeds to Port Phillip the latter end of the present week with that portion of the prisoners who have obtained conditional pardons. The remainder, by far the larger portion, ticket-of-leave men and pass-holders, remain in the Colony. The Government have rented Mr. Solomon's house in Argyle-street, as a hiring depot for those latter men who are well clad, and present, altogether, a very different appearance from the ordinary class of convicts. Several of the men, we under stand, have been already engaged, at wages varying from ten to twelve pounds a year; and every facility is afforded by the Surgeon-Superintendent to those who, for the purpose of engaging servants, visit this vessel. It is necessary, however, to be provided with an order from the Colonial Secretary to go on board the ship." The Australian, 20 March 1845.
Sir George Seymour (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 223 (113) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Tasmanian Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-64$init=CON33-1-64P6 See record for details. Indent, https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-26$init=CON14-1-26P135 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-26$init=CON14-1-26P136 Remarks -W, Anne at Reading, M, Mary at NP. B, Chas at London; S, Elizth, Anne, Sarah, at NP. Native place Farnham. Trade, Groom and House servant & ? Hop Grower. Statement of offence. Stealing money and a watch my master B. Levin, 75th Regt. I was a soldier at the time, 6 years 75th Regt.
George Antrim was 30 years old on arrival, and was born at Farnman. He was transported for stealing £17 and a watch from his Master, Dr. Leivn?? 75th Regiment - he was a soldier at the time. George was 5'5 1/2" tall, married, Wife Anna at Reading, Mother Mary at Farnham, brother Charles London, sisters Elizabeth, Anne, Sarah at Farnham, he could read and write, protestant, and his trades were groom, house servant, farm labourer and hop grower. 30/11/1847: CP The Argus, Melbourne 28/3/1871:On Friday, Mr Chandler held an inquest at South Preston, on the body of George Antrim, aged 57 years, a labourer. Deceased was not strong, but was able to go up about to the end. On Wednesday evening he went to bed in his usual health, but early next morning he died suddenly without a struggle. He had no medical treatment. Dr Daniels, cound that death had been caused by inflammation of the lungs and pleurisy. Medical attention a few days before death would probably have saved his life.